The Tropics - Dayton, OH - Vintage Tiki Bar - 3/4 Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt drinking a restaurant that drew crowds

a restaurant that drew crowds from the 1930s through the 1970s

" Cream italic script reads "Chain Belt in Kung Fu" above a small gold chain link graphic

next to a distressed white and red cartoon cherub in a batting stance wearing a red cap

A vintage-style Santa illustration rendered in red

Pulling off the most difficult dive of all time requires zero training

The Tropics - Dayton, OH - Vintage Tiki Bar - 3/4 Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt drinking a restaurant that drew crowdsDayton, Ohio once had its own slice of Polynesian escape on North Main Street. Opening during the tiki bar craze of the 1960s, the Tropics transported working class regulars to a world of rum drinks and island fantasy. Places like this gave ordinary neighborhoods something exotic to call their own. Part of our Vintage Tiki collection, celebrating the defunct golden era bars of yesteryear. The Details: Golden yellow retro script text reads "the